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The same forward-looking company that supplies his chef coats and pants--NEWCHEF Fashion Inc.--is his first stop.

Lowell, who is laundry, dry cleaning, and uniform room manager, lauds the company for its ability to custom-make uniforms in as few as three weeks, given the fabric is in stock. He has asked NEWCHEF to customize server shirts, housekeeper aprons, and neckerchiefs for kitchen staff.

"NEWCHEF uses good materials, and the price is right," says Lowell. And he appreciates the company's great service.

NEWCHEF prides itself on offering "superior quality garments at budgetconscious prices." Because it has a self-sufficient manufacturing plant with an in-house graphics team and cutting and sewing capabilities, NEWCHEF can replicate a program or create custom uniforms--without impacting budgets.

The company considers itself a trendsetter, claiming to be the first to offer custom-made chef coats, designed by chefs for chefs. And to celebrate being an American and give back to the country, NEWCHEF's president created the "All-American Chef Coat," with a portion of sales donated to charity. --SBH

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